Are there gaps in your IT staff’s knowledge? Something they don’t know but should? Not every IT guy can cover it all, but the basics are a must have when handing over the lifeline of your very business to someone. When your IT staff falls short, there are a number of ways you can help the security and safety of your network without firing and hiring all over again.
KNOWING WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CURRENT STAFF
When you narrow down what skills your IT staff has and what they are lacking, here are five follow up questions that will help determine if you’re current IT guy really knows his stuff.
- HOW MANY SECURITY UPDATES ARE MISSING ON OUR SERVERS AND PC’s?
- CAN YOU PROVE THAT OUR BACKUP IS WORKING? (AND IS IT TAKEN OFFSITE EVERY NIGHT?)
- WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 BUSINESS OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMPANY? OBJECTIVES FOR THE IT TEAM?
- HOW DO YOU STAY AWARE OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY ISSUES AND TRENDS?
- WHAT SCARES YOU MOST ABOUT OUR NETWORK TECHNOLOGY?
When you outsource to a company who is capable of integrating with your current IT staff, you can augment your security and safety by leaving it to the professionals to fill in the knowledge gaps. With a company like ManageWatch, we focus on proactive network management and keeping your network fixed before it’s broken. Whether that’s augmenting your current IT staff with our services or hiring us to be your IT staff, ManageWatch focuses on your technology so you can focus on your business.